ArtsEd Washington

10/21/2026

Never miss an update! ArtsEd Washington does the research and connects the dots so you can stay informed and decide where to focus your time and energy.

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10/18/2026

A Pilates session for two. A cocktail class with friends. Original art for your home, work, or friends!

Treat yourself, or find a thoughtful gift, while supporting arts education!

Our online auction is open now, featuring:

🎨 An original watercolor by Elizabeth Lancaster
🍸 Customized cocktail class for 4–6 guests with Aaron Hein
💪 Personalized Pilates session for you and a friend with Jen Byrd
🖼️ Two prints of “Hope Above Embers” by Korinne White
🖍️ A coloring kit featuring artwork from Seattle artists

Take a look and place your bid: https://tinyurl.com/ArtsEdAuction .

Bidding closes at 7 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Not bidding? Sharing this post is another way to support arts education. Thank you for helping spread the word!

10/16/2026

Parents, students, teachers, local artists and arts advocates: We're expanding students' arts access in these Community Conversations!

Bring your questions and any digital resources you want to share. Register for one or all, and choose the breakout room you want to engage with.

🗓Tues., Oct. 20th (6-7:30 PM)
-Collaborating with booster clubs or PTAs
-Career connected learning (CTE, internships, etc.)

🗓Tues., Nov. 17th (6-7:30 PM)
-Connecting with community arts organizations and professionals
-Arts access for under-represented students/environments such as language learners, special education, juvenile justice, etc.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ArtsConversations

10/15/2026

In this episode of "Curtains Up!", Rohan speaks with Miranda Leigh Hein of ArtsEd Washington about the importance of arts education, current challenges and opportunities for arts access across Washington State, the impact of the Future Ready Initiative, and how students can advocate for arts programs in their schools.

Tune in and take away ideas to help you advocate in your district!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v6YgNXFNfqOsHZiXsVBBr?si=apE2b1G2Ts63x8jkO-m7mA

10/12/2026

🆘 Please join us in supporting this fundraising need: Protecting arts education in WA schools

✅ Your donations will ensure we can keep leading this critical work:
-Arts graduation requirements
-Arts assessment reporting requirements
-Legislative advocacy through April 2027
-Data-based updates and strategy sessions with district administrators and education associations
-Data-based discussions and advocacy with OSPI, State Board of Education, and local school boards
-Advocacy coaching for school staff AND students!

🗓 You can donate through a DAF or on our website year-round. And through October 23 you can bid to purchase awesome auction items at the link below!

Expanding arts access through ArtsEd Washington

10/07/2026

The solidarity among Washington students gives us hope. What do you wish more people understood about rural schools?

💡This month, ArtsEd Washington is diving deep into brand-new data on the state of arts education in Washington and what it means for our students, schools, and our creative future.

For the first time since 2009, Washington has comprehensive statewide insights bringing together both school leadership and student voices:
🔹 273 School Leaders in Arts for All’s 2025 "State of Arts Education" Report (prepared by Illuminate Evaluation)
🔹 606 Students in ArtsEd Washington’s 2026 "Student Perspectives on Graduation Requirements" Report

👉 Follow along all month as we share what the data shows and how we can work together to protect and expand arts access for every Washington student!

10/07/2026

💡This month, ArtsEd Washington is diving deep into brand-new data on the state of arts education in Washington and what it means for our students, schools, and our creative future.

For the first time since 2009, Washington has comprehensive statewide insights bringing together both school leadership and student voices:
🔹 273 School Leaders in Arts for All’s 2025 "State of Arts Education" Report (prepared by Illuminate Evaluation)
🔹 606 Students in ArtsEd Washington’s 2026 "Student Perspectives on Graduation Requirements" Report

👉 Follow along all month as we share what the data shows and how we can work together to protect and expand arts access for every Washington student!

10/05/2026

💡This month, ArtsEd Washington is diving deep into brand-new data on the state of arts education in Washington and what it means for our students, schools, and our creative future.

For the first time since 2009, Washington has comprehensive statewide insights bringing together both school leadership and student voices:
🔹 273 School Leaders in Arts for All’s 2025 "State of Arts Education" Report (prepared by Illuminate Evaluation)
🔹 606 Students in ArtsEd Washington’s 2026 "Student Perspectives on Graduation Requirements" Report

👉 Follow along all month as we share what the data shows and how we can work together to protect and expand arts access for every Washington student!

10/04/2026

💡This month, ArtsEd Washington is diving deep into brand-new data on the state of arts education in Washington and what it means for our students, schools, and our creative future.

For the first time since 2009, Washington has comprehensive statewide insights bringing together both school leadership and student voices:
🔹 273 School Leaders in Arts for All’s 2025 "State of Arts Education" Report (prepared by Illuminate Evaluation)
🔹 606 Students in ArtsEd Washington’s 2026 "Student Perspectives on Graduation Requirements" Report

👉 Follow along all month as we share what the data shows and how we can work together to protect and expand arts access for every Washington student!